Sunday, May 10, 2009

Ever since I knew I was going to have a little girl, I have quite often dreamed of finding a lot of the same toys I used to play with for her to also have while growing up. While looking online for the same toys I had (Strawberry Shortcake, Rainbow Brite, Care Bears, Sylvanian Families, etc.) and for the same Tooth Fairy pillow I had, I realized something. I need to let go, and let my daughter create her own memories with her own toys and things she cherishes. She will love all of her things the same way I loved mine, and they don't have to be the exact same thing. Just because they aren't the same things I had doesn't mean that she won't have a wonderful, amazing childhood full of so many great memories how I did. We just have to create those chances for her to make her own memories that she will cherish for a lifetime. I'm already excited about Christmas because we are going to do new traditions with her that weren't done in our families. I already found a new Tooth Fairy pillow that I love for her (and yes, to make sure I get the one I want for when she starts losing teeth, I will probably get it now even though she just turned 2... I'm crazy like that). So, I am letting go... with the knowledge that yes, she will have an amazing childhood... the same toys wouldn't make an amazing childhood for her.... it's the memories and times we have together that will allow for her to have that.

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Smart move. My daughter felt the same way about her daughter (my PERFECT grand daughter) in that she wants her to be her own person and find for herself what interests her. Now, that said, it needs to be noted that her favorite stuffed animal (Lambie) was a gift from gramps.

:)

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My Christianity is what defines me the most. While I am not always the Christian I desire to be, God is always number one in my life. I have an amazing husband, and beautiful daughter. My family rocks. I <3 my dog. Here are some of the things that make my heart happy ~ hearing my daughter giggle, Christmas, Thanksgiving, giving presents, autumn, the smell of cinnamon, burning candles, warm sugar cookies, a brand new box of crayons, the smell of a brand new book, thunderstorms, lightning bugs twinkling in the summer, full moons, my wonderful family, snowfalls, warm mittens, funky socks, good coffee (hot and cold... especially a Caribou Coffee HoHo Mint Mocha w/ extra peppermint),flowers, sitting in a cozy chair and being completely absorbed in a good book, perfume, donna sharp purses, towels out of the dryer, summer skies full of stars, being wrapped in my husband's massive arms, quilts, lights on the Christmas tree sparkling through spun glass ornaments, having my fuzzy pomeranian give me kisses with his warm tongue, quilts, knowing that i have an eternity with my family in heaven, being forgiven, and being saved... I have a fun, bubbly personality. Enjoy.